Green & Sustainable
Sustainable and eco-friendly activities, experiences and places to stay.
Planning a 'green' break to the Peak District and Derbyshire has never been easier. Britain's original National Park is the perfect place to enjoy slow travel, where you sit back, relax and soak up the views whilst you explore by foot, bike, bus or train.
Green transport, including an excellent local network of buses and trains, is at the heart of a visit to the Peak District and Derbyshire, and there are lots of eco-friendly activities to enjoy in the area: including cycle routes, ebiking experiences, and walking trails.
Being green doesn’t have to mean giving up luxury and comforts either. If you truly want to connect to nature and sleep under stars with all the amenities of your home, then glamping is the perfect way to travel green.
The Peak District and Derbyshire is dotted with carbon-neutral and eco-friendly places to stay including environmentally-friendly hotels, lodges and cottages, plus lots of electric car charging points too.
See below for some of the places offering greener holiday options, including organic-sourced food, and find places to stay and attractions that have received environmental accreditation.
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Car-free walks: Great walks from train stations…
Leave the car at home, pull on your walking boots and hop on the train to discover some of the best walks in the Peak District & Derbyshire that can…
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8 campsites with scenic views in the Peak…
Toasted marshmallows, peace and quiet, and picturesque views all around - nothing beats a camping adventure.
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Traffic-free cycle trails in the Peak District…
Perfect for all ages and abilities, these traffic-free cycling routes offer easy and relatively flat-level cycling.
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Great days out by bus in the Peak District &…
Your next adventure is just a bus ride away! Check out these great visitor attractions you can explore by bus...
Featured Green & Sustainable Businesses
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Hoe Grange Holidays
Peaceful Peak District log cabins with stunning views, hot tubs and a relaxed farm setting
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Chatsworth
Chatsworth is a place to learn, explore and create in the heart of the Peak District National Park.
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Hoe Grange Gorgeous Glamping Pods and Gypsy…
Expect stunning views, starry skies, cosy comforts and peaceful grown-up glamping on our Peak District farm near Ashbourne and Bakewell, with…
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Chatsworth Farmyard and Adventure Playground
The farmyard at Chatsworth has been a favourite day out for children of all ages since 1973.
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Oaklands Country Lodges
Three beautifully styled and smartly furnished timber lodges surrounded by an acre of peaceful landscaped grounds with a wildlife pond and fine…
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Darley House
Award-winning Georgian house set in an acre of ornamental gardens on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Elegant, spacious and sleeps 14.
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Underleigh House
Underleigh House has 5 Star Gold Award status (from Visit England) as a B&B.
Green & Sustainable Events
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Hopton Hall Summer Opening of the Walled Garden…
Enjoy the beauty of our gardens and watch artists at work during July's Month of Art
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Wintertide Workshop Wreath Making at Hardwick
Create a beautiful festive wreath from willow and fabric.
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Journaling & Journeying Pilgrimage
A half-day reflective journaling workshop & short pilgrimage
Green & Sustainable Offers
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Special Offer
15% of all Rooms at Bretton Cottage
15% off until the 23rd December at our top quality award winning luxury B&B.
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10% off if you travel without a car at Hoe Grange…
Travel to Hoe Grange Holidays by public transport, bike, on foot or even on horseback to get 10% off your stay
Green & Sustainable Trails
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Solomon’s Temple Circular Walk from Buxton Station
Explore the Victorian Folly on the summit of Grin Low hill and enjoy some spectacular views across Buxton.
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Peak District Children's Walks from Castleton
This 4 mile walk in the hills around Castleton is perfect for adventurous kids and their adults
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Lightwood Old Reservoir walk from Buxton station
A pretty circular walk that takes you through the home of the Buxton Pure Life water source bottled at the nearby factory.
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Bakewell Children's Walk
This short walk takes you around the beautiful old town of Bakewell, with plenty of opportunities for adventurous kids to explore.
Green & Sustainable Itineraries
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Car-free guide: 48 hours in the Hope Valley
Take in dramatic scenery, quaint villages and some of the Peak District's most iconic attractions along the Hope Valley Line between Manchester…
Day out from Buxton – enjoy the Peak District…
Catch the new High Peak Peak Pathfinder (62) service from Buxton and explore the national park
Car-free guide: 48 hours in the Derwent Valley
Connecting charming towns and villages with an amazing industrial past, the Derwent Valley Line runs from Derby to Matlock.
A Day out in the National Forest by bus
The Diamond 22 bus service takes you into the heart of the National Forest.
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